Heat rolls on...

Oppressive heat rolls on here in the Carolinas. Highs today are well up into the 90s and highs will remain in the mid to upper 90s (even touching 100 in spots) right through the weekend and into early next work week.

Here are a few selected high temps from today:
Greensboro: 95
RDU Airport: 96
Charlotte: 95
Asheville: 90
Concord: 100
Rockingham: 99

You need to take frequent breaks in the air conditioning if you have to spend any extended period of time outside. Also drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Check on those that do not have access to air conditioning, and remember those pets need plenty of shade and nice cold water.

Air quality levels are not very good at all, so factoring that with the heat, this is a good weekend to spend time inside if at all possible.

While we are baking in the heat wave, on the periphery of this big upper air ridge, round after round of severe weather continues to occur in the High Plains. A 'high' risk of severe weather is out for portions of the Plains this afternoon and evening.